Australian Capital Territory
Ballot passed FWC matter B2026/938 · result published 26 Aug 2026
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Action not confirmed. A successful ballot only authorises action. We mark it as reported once a source says it happened.
Eligible voters86employees on the voter roll
Turnout90%77 of 86 voted
Voted yes95–97%across the actions
Authorisation windowEndedabout 25 Sept 2026
Protected action has to start within 30 days of the result being declared, though the FWC can extend that.
What workers voted on
3 actions were put to the vote: 2 stoppages, 1 work ban. All of them passed.
What was voted onYesNo% yes
1. Ban or limitations upon: a. attending work meetings, except in cases where this action by a wardsperson is required to avoid a significant decline in a patient's health status; b. performing data entry; c. Signing in or out at…75297%✔ passed
2. Stoppages of work for periods of up to and including 1 hour75297%✔ passed
3. Stoppages of work for periods of more than 1 hour and up to and including 24 hours73495%✔ passed
The wording above is shortened from the notice's questions: introductory phrases are removed, and the action, what's affected, how long and any exclusions are kept. A question passes if more than half of the valid votes were yes.